An update from HARMSTON PARISH COUNCIL
Harmston Parish Council would like to remind residents that when the formal application is shared in the new year, that it is very important that they share their views.
As soon as we have further information we shall share this with you.
The first stage of public consultation for Fosse Green Energy running from 11 September to 20 October 2023 has now closed.
The aim of the consultation was to introduce Fosse Green Energy to the local community and to ask for feedback on:
- the proposed locations for solar panels and associated infrastructure
- the two cable corridor options identified to connect the project into the national grid
- suggestions for community initiatives or schemes that we could support
We would like to thank everyone who provided their feedback and came to a consultation event. We valued meeting with people, discussing our plans and hearing comments about what we need to consider in the project’s design.
In total we had over 400 people attend events, both online and in-person and over 100 pieces of feedback received. Our next step is to analyse the feedback received – alongside ongoing environmental and technical studies – to inform the design of Fosse Green Energy.
Early next year, we will carry out a second stage of public consultation, asking for views on the more detailed design for the solar and energy storage park and associated grid connection. At this consultation – which is a statutory requirement - a Preliminary Environmental Information Report (PEIR) will be available. This is a core technical document that sets out the preliminary findings from the environmental studies and assessments we are carrying out.
At this second stage of public consultation we will share a Consultation Feedback Report that will show our analysis and response to the feedback we have received from the consultation we have held over the last month.
We then expect to finalise our plans and submit an application for development consent to the Planning Inspectorate. The application is planned to be submitted by the end of 2024.
Should you have any queries, please contact the team by calling 0800 860 6262 or by sending an email to info@fossegreenenergy.co.uk. If you would like to find out more about Fosse Green Energy or register for updates, please visit www.fossegreenenergy.co.uk
Notes from HPC:
The first consultation was voluntary.
The second consultation is statutory and this is the one that will be seen by the Minister who will make the decision.